No wonder Halle Berry got an Oscar for this role. She was able to play a woman who loses everything and make it seem real, not over-the-top or melodramatic. The story is definitely heavy, but it was an excellent movie.
This review of Monster's Ball (2001) was written by Keith H on 17 Oct 2008.
Monster's Ball has generally received positive reviews.
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